Jones Day advises a range of European and international clients on regulatory issues, and has a dedicated EU food law practice. Product authorisations, labelling, and recall cases are all mainstays of the practice, which also covers environmental matters as well as health and safety issues. Ursula Schliessner leads the practice, with expertise in EU chemicals regulations and REACH regulation. Also of note is Preslava Dilkova, who has expertise in biocides, pesticides, and EU product safety.

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Key clients

  • E 172 Consortium of pharma, food, feed, and chemical companies
  • Lipton Teas and Infusions

Work highlights

  • Advised Lotus Bakeries on labelling requirements and other regulatory matters.
  • Advised an international drinks company on regulatory and compliance issues, including the packaging and labelling of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and low-alcohol beverages, and marketing requirements for particular products.
  • Advised a US multinational food company on labelling and packaging requirements for its products.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ursula Schliessner